Public policies on healthcare-associated infections: a Brazil and UK case study

Public policies on healthcare-associated infections: a Brazil and UK case study

ABSTRACT To summarize the historical events and drivers underlying public policy for the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections in Brazil and in the United Kingdom. In doing so, the article aims to identify lessons and recommendations for future development of public policy. The...

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Main Authors:	Maria Clara Padoveze, Sara Melo, Simon Bishop, Vanessa de Brito Poveda, Carlos Magno Castelo Branco Fortaleza
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade de São Paulo 2017-12-01
Series:	Revista de Saúde Pública
Subjects:	Cross Infection prevention & control Infection Control organization & administration Public Health Policy Public Health, history
Online Access:	http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-89102017000100608&lng=en&tlng=en

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